Follow Us Guest Booklet cfdg The Beaufort Inn Boutique Hotel | Corporate Events | Wedding Venues Photo By: BeaufortPics INDEX | 2 - About & Welcome | 5 - Annual Events | 9 - Share Your Experience | 3 - The Guest Experience | 6 & 7 - Downtown Map | 10 & 11 - Area Attractions | 4 - Amenities & Guest Services | 8 - Beaufort Inn Venues | Back Cover - Beaufort Inn Property Map About & Welcome Dear Guest, Experience History Welcome to The Beaufort Inn! Whether you are here for your first visit or back for another stay, we are honored to have you with us. We welcome this opportunity to provide you with the utmost in professional and personalized service. The Beaufort Inn embodies all that is The Beaufort Inn consists of the main Inn house and surrounding cottages. graceful, comforting and romantic about the The main Inn house is a classic example of Victorian architecture with Lowcountry of South Carolina. We value our wide front porches and curved rear porches designed to catch the soothing relationship with you, and we want your stay sea breezes. Guests have been welcomed to the Inn for more than 100 with us to be memorable and satisfying. If you years. Built as a summer retreat for his family by attorney and Congress- man William Sidney Smith in 1897, the Inn has been completely restored are here to retreat we want you to rejuvinate and renovated with modern amenities. your mind, body, and spirit! If you are here for a wedding or an event, our goal is to make the Beaufort Inn part of your favorite memories and history. Additionally, if you are traveling for business, we hope you’ll enjoy our complimentary Wi-Fi, convenient parking, and ideal location near shops and restaurants. Did you know you are located in the center of a town and buildings that have experienced and shaped American history? Enjoy reading Edmund Rhett drafted The Articles of Secession that led to the Civil War about the history and learning why Beaufort is in this building. Along with his brother Robert Barnwell Rhett, Edmund referred to in the Declaration of Independence was known as one of the "Fire-eaters" that advocated for secession as early and why the US Department of the Interior has as 1844. In classic Beaufort fashion, the building also served as voter registration center for decades during which untold numbers of freed designated this area a Landmark Historic slaves registered to vote at the same site where the words leading to District - the highest designation possible! secession and the US Civil war were first put to paper. This directory is offered to familiarize you with our many services, the amenities of our Inn and to acquaint you with Beaufort and the surrounding area. Please enjoy your stay! We look forward to seeing you often as we become a part of your history and you become a part of ours. Thank you for choosing the Beaufort Inn and please feel free to share your photos and experience with us on social media! Our social media URL’s can be found on the back cover of this booklet. We do our best to make sure you This cottage on Scott Street was built in 1895 by the Female Benevolent receive a 5 Star experience, and we’d love for Society, a society that would educate and provide relief for destitute you to leave us a review on TripAdvisor. children. The society leased the cottage for many years, using the income to help the needy. Some tenants of the cottage during that time included the CloverClub, which operated a circulating library (1910-1917) and an Sincerely, The Beaufort Inn infirmary (1917-1925). 2 BeaufortInn.com The Guest Experience You are our priority, and while you’re a guest of The Beaufort Inn, we strive to give you the best experience possible. No two stays are the same and we enjoy providing you with several options to experience the charm and authenticity of Beaufort. From the moment you check-in, you will receive an overview of our property and our passionate front desk team member will walk you to your room, giving you a history of our property along the way. We invite you to stop by the Main Inn’s Parlor any day during your stay at 3pm to enjoy a delicious afternoon snack prepared by BBC on Bay. The parlor also has 24/7 complimentary coffee and water. Explore Beaufort with our complimentary bicycles (we recommend sightseeing in Historic Downtown Beaufort’s Old Point and checking out the Spanish Moss Trail)! Seasonal s’more packets are available in the Fall and Winter months, however you’re always welcome to relax by our courtyard firepits whenever you’d like. We also highly recommend a visit to Hunting Island, the #1 State Park in South Carolina. With our complimentary Beach Pass, everyone in your vehicle will receive access to Hunting Island to enjoy the beach, nature center, and/or lighthouse. Please note the lighthouse is $2.00 per person. Complimentary Bicycles Hunting Island Beach Pass Garden Courtyards Firepit Access In addition to our complimentary offerings, we also have several partnerships with area businesses so you can enjoy several great attractions and activities. Please let our front desk know what you’re interested in experiencing, and we can let you know what specials, if any, are available. Included activities range from Horse Carriage History Tours with Southern Rose or Sea Island Carriage Company, a fun workout class at Balance Boutique Fitness, a Salon and Spa experience at Bangs, a History Museum Ticket including the Santa Elena History Museum, Beaufort History Museum, and the Verdier House, a Tailwind Fishing Charter with Captain Dan and so much more! Conveniently located next to the Beaufort Inn, Balance Boutique Fitness offers a variety of barre, power yoga, and fusion classes. Call 843.636.5949 or visit balanceboutiquefitness.com Located at 905 Port Republic Street on the 2nd floor, @balanceboutiquefitness above the Pat Conroy Literary Center 3 BeaufortInn.com Amenities & Guest Services Airlines Gym/Workout Services Safety Deposit Boxes Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport Balance Boutique Fitness: 843.636.5949 Please do not leave money or valuables in Alaska Airlines: 1.800.654.5669 Omni Gym: 843-379-2424 ($12/day) your room. Under state law, the Beaufort American Airlines: 1.800.433.7300 Inn cannot be held responsible for lost or Delta Airlines: 1.800.445.2720 stolen valuables from your room. They Jet Blue: 1.800.538.2583 Ice The Ice Machine is located to the must be secured in the Inn’s safe deposit Southwest: 1.800.435.9792 boxes located at Reception. Spirit: 1.801.401.2220 right of the Garden Courtyard behind the US Airways: 1.800.428.4322 Rhett Cottage. United Airlines: 1.800.864.8331 Telephone British Airway: 1.800.247.9297 Internet For Reception, Dial 10 from your room or The Beaufort Inn has complimentary 843-379-4667 from either the in-room ATM WiFi service. Locate the strongest signal phone or your cell phone. Bank Service and type in the password, which can be For local and long distance calls, dial 8 +1 + the number All are within walking distance found in your key packet, or please call Wells Fargo: 1011 Bay Street Reception at extension 10. First Citizens Bank: 921 Bay Street Bangs Salon & Spa An Aveda concept salon, Bangs provides Lost and Found full-service hair coloring and styling, Bicycles Please contact Reception for articles that manicures, pedicures, facials, and There are a limited supply of have been either lost or found. massages. Call 843-379-2232 to reserve complimentary bicycles available for your appointment. guest use. Please check with Reception Parking P to make your reservation. Complimentary parking is available TV Instructions for our guests in multiple lots around the Hargray provides cable television Inn. Please check with Reception if you Breakfast services to The Beaufort Inn. There have any questions. Please know the Your choice of three great Breakfast locations. should be a channel listing in your room. Vouchers are valid from 7:30am-10:30am daily. Beaufort Inn cannot be responsible for Blackstone’s Cafe: 205 Scott Street items left in guest cars. Common Ground: 102 West Street Ext. Wake Up Call Rain -N- Bagels: 221 Scott Street Pac n Plays Please contact Reception to set up a Please contact Reception if you wake up call or utilize the clock radio Check Out would like a Pac n Play for a little one. located in your room. Check out is at 11:00am. Please return your key cards at check out. If you Pet Policy Safety Information need a late check out, please speak with The Beaufort Inn offers some dog Emergency Information: Dial 911 for emergencies Reception. friendly rooms. Please see Reception to Police: Non-Emergency = 843.322.7900 learn which rooms are dog friendly. Fire: Non-Emergency = 843.524.2777 Fax Machine There is a non-refundable cleaning fee of Beaufort Memorial Hospital: 843.522.5200 Please inquire with Reception. $30 per night or $45 per night for two Poison Control: 800.222.1222 There is no charge for incoming and dogs. Upon check-in, there will also be a Hotel Personnel: Dial 10 for Reception outgoing faxes. The Beaufort Inn fax refunadable $250 deposit to allow a dog number is 843.521.9500 to stay at the Beaufort Inn. Fire Safety Tips - Locate two exits nearest your room. Gift Shop Guest Services - Never use elevators during a fire. Items for sale at the gift shop are on Staffed 24/7 - If your door is hot, do not open it.